Castles in the Sky: Fantasy Architecture in Contemporary Art was curated by Bartholomew F. Bland at the Lehman College Art Gallery, later traveling to the Coral Gables Museum. The exhibition brought together a wide range of contemporary artists exploring imaginary structures — dreamlike, impossible architectures filled with color, atmosphere, and conceptual play.

Given the fantastical nature of the artwork, the design approach favored clarity and restraint. The pieces themselves radiated such vibrancy and intricacy that a clean, understated layout allowed their visual impact to speak unfettered. While we avoided heavy thematic motifs, we created a few expressive interlude spreads — poem and quote pages with custom graphic elements adapted from the artworks — including atmospheric treatments for the interior covers.

Publication Director Linda Locke was closely involved in the design phase, offering insights and ideas that provided invaluable support and helped elevate the project.

Book design, layout, typography, image preparation, and production coordination by Alex Stevovich for Lehman College Art Gallery.

This section shows featured layouts from Castles in the Sky: Fantasy Architecture in Contemporary Art in their printed sequence.